I've made little secret that one of my great pleasures is getting mail. Anything but bills and junk mail make me smile. I've gotten post cards from people on vacation, people showing parts of their home town or state, and even postcards of animals. Thinking of you cards also.
I am also something of a fanatic for holidays. New Year's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas are events that get a card. I know your birthday, expect a card. I know your wedding anniver
First off I wish all of the Mother's out there a good day. Then I wish to say I want to curl up and forget it. It isn't so much that I hate Mother's day because my mom is gone, just that this year the day falls on the anniversary of her death. Kind of makes it a bit of a rough reminder.
However, even my own discomfort is nothing to my father's. He was her partner for 39 years, stood her up at the alter once, and eventually found the balls to marry her anyway. They had good times, bad times,
I'll apologize up front if I am slow in getting back to anything. My damn internet is on the blink and I've basically been without now for two days. This is rare that it is up and working so I hope it posts.
The only good news is that having been unable to get on line I am writing. Chapter 8 is just about ready to head to the beta, I've got a good story going for the prompt, and I'm working on Choices for the next anthology.
Things might not be perfect (God, if someone has the perfect li
A mask is a mask. I don't think people purposely put them on. They just do. People act differently depending on where they are and who they are with.
I was told I didn't have to put a mask on for my friends. I don't think you really do but what you expose to people is different.
I doubt all of us act the same around our parents, our lover, our children, friends, and strangers. It is just part of who we are and how we deal with everyone. No one will talk the same to their best friend as
I'm usually the bubbly one. I listen, smile, and keep people at arms distance. It isn't that hard.
Every once in a while the mask cracks and the loneliness seeps in. Then I do something stupid, like join a dating site, go on a blind date, or even worse head out to nightclub to see what is out there.
I've learned there is something worse than being overweight, middle aged, and alone. Being overweight, middle aged, and gay in this society. I know women are constantly raked over the coals f
Alright, the fact of my life is I have no luck. No, strike that, if I didn't have bad luck I'd have no luck. I've been silent about any sort of hopes or desires because, well, if I mention them then there is a good chance something can go wrong.
Yesterday is a prime example.
I got my tax money back. Not a fortune, nothing that you say is mad money. I have plans for nearly every dime of it. In fact a large part of it is suppose to be sent in June, for this little thing coming up I started
Welcome to real life. It is messy, beyond our control, and sometimes you just have to do the best you can, and that might just mean hanging on by your fingernails and saying a little prayer.
Dad is recovering nicely from his skin cancer surgery. They believe they got it all but he will continue to be monitored and checked out. My sister-in-law has begun her treatment for her throat cancer. Me, I've decided to put myself on the front burner for a change. I had let Weight Watchers pretty much
Okay I fell behind. There is no other way to put it. I took on a few writers who all happened to have work for me at the same time and I fell apart. So now I am playing catch up.
For those who follow the writers I work with, I'm sorry. They aren't getting out because, well, I'm behind.
I'm nearly all caught up now. So look for a new story from Daniel shortly, and a few chapters in the Legacy story from Mark. Then I might be able to put my beta to work as i finally play catch up with Jon
Funny, my day this morning started so normal and I was feeling up. I was working back and forth between two beta projects. Finally getting things done. I took some time this afternoon to do a little food shopping, do some laundry and get myself ready for life.
This afternoon I signed in and then I seen it. KC's mom lost the battle and had passed away. I know too well what that is like. i can relate and sympathize with his loss. For each person that loss affects them differently. For some it
I think most of us get caught up in our lives from time to time. Mine has been a bit busier than I'd like and I have been unable to focus. It is something that happens to the best of us at one point or another.
For those following the odd bits and pieces of my life, Dad had his skin cancer removed last week and the doctor is happy with the way he is healing. My sister in law undergoes the biopsy on her throat cancer next Monday, after that is complete they will begin to figure out her treat
Life has a way of trying to equal things out. I don't mean that everything will be perfect just that when things begin to slide out of control help will be there when you need it.
The last two weeks have seen the wind taken out of my sails. First there was the personal attack. That took me out of my normal position in life. I'm usually the happy go lucky one who lets things roll off his back. It took a bit of time to get that perspective back. It helps to have friends who listen, even though
Okay, granted it is a prompt but after a long period where I just didn't feel like doing a damn thing I finally finished a prompt. Not only that but it was totally cynical either. Anyway, will try to get more stuff tomorrow done, considering it is my Saturday. The joys of retail. Hope everyone has a good day.
This whole week has been screwed up for me. I am trying to keep the smile in place but depression got its grip in me for a while and I can't focus. I'll be honest, I didn't want to focus. I wanted to wallow.
However I am behind on beta projects, my story, and all. So for those following me or waiting on me, I apologize. I promise to get my butt back in gear. Was working on the beta projects and should have my story up on Monday.
Again sorry gang.
Usually I look for the first flowers of spring. Snow bells or crocus but neither is breaking through the ground yet. However it looks like the pussy willow will be cracking open any day now. Seems Spring is almost here. Very, very mild winter this year but not going to complain. Enjoy all.
Blind dates are things that no matter how much you might think they might be different, really shouldn't be done. I thought I had gotten out of mine but at the last minute it was back on. I was stupid I went.
First off I made the mistake of saying yes. I knew he was younger I just didn't realize that meant being cold. Funny how no matter how much weight you lose, or how much better you feel, someone sees you and says the wrong thing - bam! It's back to square one.
I always feel for a fir
Alright, I know some people think that as a Promising Writer I ignore what is happening else where. I don't. I love to read which is how I have ended up working with as many different writers as I do. I think if you check it out, you will find it is that way with most of the authors, Hosted, Promising, or otherwise. We enjoy writing and we enjoy reading. (I'll admit I would like to know where both Andy and Nephy find the time for all their reading and reviewing. I am way behind their curve. )
Wow. Been away for a mini vacation and am finally back. One of the reasons I have always loved getting on this site was the fact most people are respectful. I say most because I don't care where you go there are going to be a few who feel everyone is entitled to their opinion.
First off, I know I'm old. I came from the age of, if you don't have something nice to say, shut up and keep it to yourself. For me that means if I can't say something nice about something someone has written I just do
Okay so pain is not something I am use to. I have been dealing with my back pain but then my diverticulitis acted up as well. Or I am assuming it did. The pain I have been dealing with has been more than I am use to and while I can usually ignore pain to a certain level this is enough to make me stop and drop to my knees. Needless to say tomorrow I doubt I am going to work. Most likely I will be calling the doctor and I won't be surprised if he sends me right to the hospital for tests. Can I tel
We all like to think we are superhuman. Nothing bad can happen to me. When things go wrong I can handle it.
Okay, I'm old, I definitely know better but doesn't mean I don't delude myself on occasion.
I can't pick up the pieces as they are shattered. I can't help everyone. I can't do it all. I'm human. I bend and if I am not careful I will break.
Today showed me I am not as young as I use to be. Moved wrong and I pulled something in my back. I've found a few new words I didn't know as
Alright anyone who knows me, knows I have no problem trying to help others if I can. It was part of the reason I had originally become a teacher, to help others learn and enjoy what I loved. Trust me, this is just a round about way to get to a few subjects.
First up - The Prompts. I enjoy creating them so much. I hope they inspire others to take a chance and just have fun with them. They shouldn't be a problem. The other thing is you should never feel like you are doing wrong because the pro
I know, I am on a writer's website so what is surprising about doing some reading? Well nothing really. Just that lately between my own writing, my beta work for various authors, my job, and something I joking refer to as my life, well I haven't been reading and commenting as I would like to on people's work.
However, I have also been creating the prompts. I take that serious and every time someone either puts it on the prompt page or adds a connection to it in one of their pages I go and re
I think everyone does it at one time or another. You over do. I'm one of those foolish people who hates to say "no" unless I have to.
I always find time to listen to others, be there when I can for others. I don't have a pot or window so can't do financial for people but my time is theirs if they need it. The thing is a few people too many lately have been tapping me and I'm just about tapped out.
Funny how the guy who can listen to anyone hates to open up himself, but I am a bit stres
Well I have the computer back. Right now I just don't want anything to go wrong while I play update with everything.
For those who are working on both GA and the sister site, well the Valentine story is due in ten days. Yes, anthology time never seems to end. lol. I have a story idea just need time to get it done and then have a beta and editor rip it apart. Speaking of the sister site I have a second chapter nearly complete now for Seer so hopefully people will enjoy that as well.
I hav
Okay so doing this by phone so mistypes and mistakes are just part of the issues.
1) I have discovered I can not do everything I would like to on the site with my phone. I keep having issues answering and writing comments on stories. This is a phone issue driving me nuts.
2) I still am waiting for my computer to come back. I have about six days to go and it is driving me nuts.
3) I have completed two short stories that I just need my computer to type up now.
4) I have pulled Seeo
